Day 8 - Saturday 24 March - Port Macquarie to Coopernook - 82.9km
What an experience it will be winding through the forest to arrive in Coopernook! The last night party will be something to remember! As the NSW State Election falls on this day, this year's party theme is politics, so come dressed as your favourite pollie and be prepared for lots of fun!
Coopernook - What’s in town
Coopernook is a peaceful village in a rural setting. The thunder of trucks and heavy traffic has now been replaced by a much more serene rural landscape setting where visitors can soak up the friendly country hospitality of this village community. Coopernook is also a gateway to forest drives through Coopernook State Forest where tall timbers can be admired along with scenic lookouts that showcase coastal and rural panoramas. Some of the best views over the Manning Valley out to the coastline can be enjoyed from Vincent's Lookout in Coopernook State Forest.
How do I vote in the NSW Election on 24 March if I will be on the Big Ride?
If you are required to vote in the NSW election, visit the
State Electoral Office website to see how to lodge a postal vote prior to the election. Click
here to download an application for a postal vote.
Alternatively, please call Bec on 02 9218 5413 or email
rgibson@bicyclensw.org.au to request a pre-poll envelope. Pre-poll locations are;
* 178 Victoria Street, Taree (parking at Butterworth car park entry through Albert Street) - contact Noel Donnelly 6551 5890
* 143a Horton Street, Port Macquarie - contact Kerry Crawford 6853 2711
More information about Coopernook:
Stretch Class on Saturday morning 24th March with Dawn Clarke:
Dawn has lived in the N.T. for the past 25 years and has only recently moved back to the east coast of NSW. She has been a practicing massage therapist for the past 15 years and has been involved in the sports medicine program at the Masters Games in Alice Springs. A qualified yoga teacher, Dawn conducts stretch classes at the Kempsey Squash and Recreation Centre. She will be offering her time on Saturday 24th March at Oxley Oval, Port Macquarie to provide you with a stretch class from 7-7.45am so be sure to pop down and join her (*specific location will be released at a later date).
There is a 5km and 8km section of unsealed road on this day.
